Isa {Knitting}

This has been a WIP for a long time. I started knitting the jumper when I was pregnant - and added a few stitches to take my growing belly into account. I picked it up a couple of weeks ago, and Mr MiH laughed at it - it was double my size. 

Back to the drawing board - I am making a less loose version than La Poule. After a lot of (probably bad) maths, I think I have the right number of stitches on my circular needles, and the ribbing is nearly finished - and then comes the confetti stitch! 

bookmark pattern here

 I am using exactly the same yarn as La Poule, it is the perfect sweater jumper yarn!

I am also wondering what to make with the leftover of Steel after Steel Snow...I am thinking making this necklace, a chunky version?

I am reading again! I got a few books back from France... so far the comic book is much more interesting... the book is proving a bit too romantic for a thriller.. 

Joining other WIPs at Tami's and Ginny'. You can find my quilting WIP here. 

Shades of Grey {knitting}

Apparently as part of my hospital bag I need some baby blankets, probably going to be freezing when we get to leave - so the pattern that had been left untouched for months in the hobby room is out and yarn was bought. Baby blanket we need, baby blanket we will have - and Jared had the perfect pattern calling for Vintage Texture - well I am not one to resist vintage, am I?

**Also don't forget to enter my giveaway - open until Friday evening**. 

According to Jared, the skill level required is beginner/intermediate. And I suppose it is, but those SSSSK (yes that is 4 Ss) and K4TOG ... well they are testing my patience. At least they are knitted only every 4 rows, so I have 3 rows to get myself ready for another row of them. 

I love how the wave this forming by itself

Pattern: Shale Baby Blanket by Jared Flood

Yarn: Hand dyed organic merino silk wool, light worsted DK yarn from SixSkeins (Etsy)

Needle sizes: 5.5 mm circular

Size: Baby size

I love this yarn, I wanted an organic worsted yarn for Baby MiH (nothing is too special for him of course!), and it is so soft, not scratchy at all - pure bliss to knit. And the hand-dye is adding to the texture of this beautiful pattern. 

Anyway 3 repeats done, another 54 to go...